Horowhenua Kapiti - a brief rugby history

Founded: 1893
Colours: Jersey: White with Red & Blue trim Shorts: Blue with Red Trim Socks: Blue with 2 White stripes
Main Ground: Levin Park Domain, Levin
President: Gerald B De Castro
Chairman: John M Mowbray
CEO: Corey J Kennett

Website: www.hkrfu.co.nz

View/Download:

Horowhenua K Rugby Results 1976 - 2018 (PDF) Updated 9/4/19

Horowhenua K v's Others Stats (PDF) Updated 7/4/19

Horowhenua K NPC Heartland Statistics 1976 - 2018 (PDF) Updated 7/4/19

Horowhenua K Non Championship Statistics 1976 - 2018 (PDF) Updated 7/4/19

Stats & other info on Horowhenua K players 1976-2016 (PDF) Updated 2/6/17

3 or more tries in same game (PDF) Updated 7/4/19

Coaches coaching records (PDF) Updated 7/4/19

Since 1976 (the start of the NPC) Horowhenua Kapiti has won the 3rd Division competition once, in 1993. They were in the 3rd Divison up till 1986 and from there competed in the 2nd Division. They have been in 6 finals, the latest, the Lochore Cup final in 2010.

The most appearances is by Paul Hirini (153) from 1986 - 2000.
The most points scored is by Craig Laursen (440) from 1984 - 1989.
The most tries scored is (69) by Don Laursen from 1980 - 1992 & Paul Hirini from 1986 - 2000.

In 2016 Horowhenua Kapiti finished 9th in the Heartland round robin series.

The 2017 coach is Chris Wilton.

Clubs that form the Union are:
Click on the names to access each club's website

Club Name	Founded	Colours

Referees
Athletic	1931	Jersey: Blue & Black Shorts: Socks:
Foxton	1880	Jersey: Black & Yellow stripes Shorts: Black Socks: Black & Yellow stripes
College Old Boys	1946	Jersey: Light Blue & Dark Blue Shorts: Navy Blue Socks: Light Blue
Wanderers	1898	Jersey: Black & White Shorts: Socks:
Paraparaumu	1921	Jersey: Royal Blue & Gold Shorts: Socks:
Rahui	1932	Jersey: Red & Blue Shorts: Socks:
Shannon	1899	Jersey: Maroon & White Shorts: Socks:
Toa	1890	Jersey: Red & White Shorts: Socks:
Waikanae	1919	Jersey: Red & Black hoops Shorts: Black Socks:Red & Black

Endorsements

Hi Kerry
I just came across your website ......it is amazing.
Michael O'Dwyer
Tipperary, Ireland

Hi, Kerry,
Your rugbyhistory website is amazing! I don't think there is a more complete source of rugby information in the world, not just on the internet. I've recommended it to several of my rugby-mad mates, who all return with glowing reviews. Have you ever thought of joining the National Rugby Museum in Palmerston North?
If I were to make a suggestion, I would like to see the match dates & venues alongside each result. It might settle a few debates on whether X fixture was on the 18th or 19th of September 1982, for instance, or whether Team Y has played in Town Z etc. If it's too much of a hassle, don't worry about it; you've already put truckloads of work into the site already!
Thanks, Samuel

Kerry
Firstly, this is an awesome website – love all the work you’ve done. It’s a real bonus especially to those of us who never collected Rugby Almanack etc.
So awesome to see my own name in there – but you’ve missed one NZU game – I played 3 – Full 80’s against Scotland & Uruguay and as a replacement vs France in the semi final.
Every game counts when we’re old, lol!
Cheers
Pat J Stevens

Thanks for this great work. I hope you can soon raise the funding you need to expand these rugby records.

It gives me great pleasure to write this character reference about this website. There would not be a person in this country who doesn’t know that rugby is the national game of New Zealand. The passion runs deep and the profile and exposure of the sport is without peer. A fair chunk of our heroes come from the game and nothing affects the mental psychology of the people more than rugby. Not even politics.

Because of this rich feeling, discussions in society are often based around the game and on the players involved. Memories tend to play tricks on people. They can fade and forget and get things muddled up. For nearly 90 years New Zealand rugby enthusiasts have been superbly served by the Rugby Almanack. It remains the definitive source of information from each season despite the advancement of technology.

However, we must accept that technology has advanced and like rugby, we therefore need to embrace the good that comes with that change. www.rugbyhistory.co.nz is the best rugby history site that is available. It provides comprehensive records of the All Blacks, all the Super rugby sides and most impressively of all, places a large emphasis on the national provincial competition, which remains such a crucial part of the fabric in New Zealand.

Kery Geertson’s dedication to this growing rugby treasure can not be denied. It continues to grow, mature and impress. To paraphrase the late, great Terry McLean www.rugbyhistory.co.nz should be stored as a favourite website for every rugby lover; it provides facts and fairness and hours of one of life’s greatest pleasures – browsing.

Grant Hassall
Wannabe Rugby Historian
New Plymouth

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